I take my shots at Duncs and for good reason, but i'll always love him for the heart he showed after this. What a warrior !

I was at the 2010 Hawks convention and Sharpie made a comment about Duncs that was memorable too. To paraphrase, he said Keith was the type of guy that would keep you awake until the wee hours asking questions about life. Sharpie said his honesty and curiosity about life made him a special human being to be around. Won't lie...that comment touched me big time.
- philco28

That's cool. Was at that game with some friends when they swept the Sharks and DK lost his choppers. Didn't find out til after the game why he was out for a while and couldn't believe he came back to finish. I like his game overall but can't believe since the Cup year he's become so bad at shooting from the point. Didn't he have like 14 goals or something that year?

I take my shots at Duncs and for good reason, but i'll always love him for the heart he showed after this. What a warrior !

I was at the 2010 Hawks convention and Sharpie made a comment about Duncs that was memorable too. To paraphrase, he said Keith was the type of guy that would keep you awake until the wee hours asking questions about life. Sharpie said his honesty and curiosity about life made him a special human being to be around. Won't lie...that comment touched me big time.
- philco28

You may have also just hit upon one of the reasons for their early playoff exits. Maybe someone should introduce those two to Ambien so they can get a decent night's sleep.

Sharks looking very good versus Avs. 2-0 after 1.

http://www4.hockeystreams.com/ref/51981

Sharks looking very good versus Avs. 2-0 after 1.

http://www4.hockeystreams.com/ref/51981
- John Jaeckel

Three times in Feb. A game in each of three consecutive weeks. Should be fun!

Could be just like back in 2010.

That's cool. Was at that game with some friends when they swept the Sharks and DK lost his choppers. Didn't find out til after the game why he was out for a while and couldn't believe he came back to finish. I like his game overall but can't believe since the Cup year he's become so bad at shooting from the point. Didn't he have like 14 goals or something that year?
- HawkintheD

You're dead on....14 g in the reg. season...2 in the post.

You may have also just hit upon one of the reasons for their early playoff exits. Maybe someone should introduce those two to Ambien so they can get a decent night's sleep.


- HawkintheD

Not really their fault though that C2 has a Lake Michigan size 5 hole and the nerves of this guy

Sharks looking very good versus Avs. 2-0 after 1.

http://www4.hockeystreams.com/ref/51981
- John Jaeckel

Stuart annihilated Landeskog just prior to the two goals. May have hit a bit high and could be looking at a hearing with Shanahan. The Colorado announcer claims it was an elbow, but it was shoulder to possibly head with the elbow coming up in a follow through after initial contact.

Great pic; it's hilarious and scary at the same time. Dunc should have kept that look.
- HawkintheD

Hilarious! He looks like a homeless guy!

Not really their fault though that C2 has a Lake Michigan size 5 hole and the nerves of this guy


- philco28

After tweet exchanges with all 3 Chicago beat reporters...here's the review on who they think is our fastest skater to take for what's its worth

Kuc and Myers both say Keith

Sassone likes Vik

My darkhorse is Fro

Is Bobrovsky or Mason starting in net for the Blow Jackets?

Not really their fault though that C2 has a Lake Michigan size 5 hole and the nerves of this guy


- philco28

I picked a bad time to quite smoking!

In town and ready to see the Hawks.... Blackhawks fans everywhere! The first time I went for the UC, there were more Redwings fans than Blackhawks. My how times change...

Is Bobrovsky or Mason starting in net for the Blow Jackets?
- ikeane

Mason

Interesting move by the Rangers signing Jason Arnott to a one year, 1.6 million deal. Good depth addition.

After tweet exchanges with all 3 Chicago beat reporters...here's the review on who they think is our fastest skater to take for what's its worth

Kuc and Myers both say Keith

Sassone likes Vik

My darkhorse is Fro
- philco28

Leddy is pretty quick too. I think Stalberg is the fastest on the team though.

I'm going to predict that elusive shutout happens today. *knock on wood*

After tweet exchanges with all 3 Chicago beat reporters...here's the review on who they think is our fastest skater to take for what's its worth

Kuc and Myers both say Keith

Sassone likes Vik

My darkhorse is Fro
- philco28

Keith looks like he's moving fast to me. But, Leddy and Stalberg actually cover more ice. Either is faster than Keith. Very nice to have this dilemma though.

Mason
- John Jaeckel

Thanks JJ!

I'm also seeing more 'too many men' penalties in situations that weren't traditionally called, ie: with players coming off the ice within 3 to 5 feet from the bench.
- paulr

My contention for years is certain infractions are stressed to officials at different times of year....And they focus and call them more frequently.


Your point makes sense as with more sloppy play in the beginning of the season bad changes do happen frequently.

You look at a guy like selanne who, while he plays a different game, has been able to maintain most of his speed due to great condition to age 40, and I have high hopes for Hoss just like you
- rollpards19

Exactly...Every so often a player doesn't see the dropoff in ability that most do. Kind of a freak of nature....Nolan Ryan comes to mind, Chelios.

If you go back and look at most NHL HOF players after 30-32 their #'s dropoff....Selanne not so and if Hossa can avoid the head trauma he could be the same.

Hawks Mgt is hoping so because they will be paying him for a very long time.

After tweet exchanges with all 3 Chicago beat reporters...here's the review on who they think is our fastest skater to take for what's its worth

Kuc and Myers both say Keith

Sassone likes Vik

My darkhorse is Fro
- philco28

It also matters what type of race....But Keith while he is very quick, takes short choppy strides and looks like he is moving the fastest.

The players who look the best, longer strides smoother in no particular order are Hossa, Stalberg and Leddy.

Frolik has legs like Earl Campbell...powerful.

Sharks looking very good versus Avs. 2-0 after 1.

http://www4.hockeystreams.com/ref/51981
- John Jaeckel

They haven't had an asst coach who was a defensive player since Yawney left...

Larry Robinson has to help their cause.

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc

Scratches for #Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets: Carcillo, Rozsival and Bollig. Sitting for Columbus: Gillies, Atkinson and Savard.

Uggh

There goes the shutout